SOC 19-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biochemists and Biophysicists — Nebraska
Nebraska
At $66,910, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Biochemists and Biophysicists, 47.5% beneath the national figure of $127,410.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $66,910, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Biochemists and Biophysicists, 47.5% beneath the national figure of $127,410. Pay ranges from under $51,470 at the tenth percentile to more than $89,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,470 to $78,690.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.31 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Nebraska ranks number 34th out of 35 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 662 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 209th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,470 | −59.6% |
| 25th | $51,470 | −59.6% |
| Median (50th) | $66,910 | −47.5% |
| 75th | $78,690 | −38.2% |
| 90th | $89,240 | −30.0% |
| Mean | $71,550 | −43.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $66,910 goes as far as $74,262 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 41.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,262US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,910 a year, 47.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,470 to $89,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 34th of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $66,910, or $32.17 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $127,410, so pay in Nebraska is 47.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nebraska earns more than $89,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,470 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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